Currently you can view some places to ride at the Vermont Bicycle Shop website.

This section of our site is still under construction.

Routes are separated into four terrain types below. Each button designates the most notable characteristics of the ride: for instance clicking on the Flat button in the Paved section takes you to the flattest paved ride options we have. You can also scroll down, routes are color coded per terrain type.
Longer rides in Vermont mean long climbs. You will find longer distances under those sections.

Flat Rides	Grades less than 7% no single climb greater than 400 feet. Typically less than 1000 feet total elevation gain. It is difficult to find a flat ride in our part of the world, here they are though!
Short Climb Rides	Grades that average less than 7%, climbs are typically around a mile (unless noted), rides are typically less than 1500 feet of total elevation gain.
Steep Climb Rides	Shorter rides usually no more than 25-27 miles with steeper grades and plenty of total elevation gain.
Long Climb Rides	These rides will have steep climbs and also have long sustained climbs, they will also be longer than 25 miles.

Gravel Rides

Flat Rides – grades less than 7% no single climb greater than 400 feet. Typically less than 1000 feet total elevation gain.

Ride	Description	Link
Buy Things at Red Hen Loop	So many things to enjoy on this ride. Red Hen Bakery, the quiet valley between Montpelier and Middlesex, and the optional Lovers Ln. Loop.	Strava link with map and gps files

Short Climbs – Grades that average less than 7%, climbs are typically around a mile (unless noted), rides are typically less than 1500 feet of total elevation gain.

Ride	Description	Link
Above Williamstown Loop	Starting in Barre Town, enjoy some amazing views while riding the hills above Williamstown Vermont	Strava link with map and gps files
East Corinth Loop	A barely noticeable slightly uphill that gains 600 feet over 7 miles makes for a great start to this ride. This ride is half gravel half paved. A healthy mix of gravel and pavement and a little bit of gentle class 4 makes for a lovely intermediate length ride for folks who aren’t so sure they’re ready. Your ready. Go for it.	Strava link with map and gps file

Steep Climbs – Shorter rides usually no more than 25-27 miles with steeper grades and plenty of total elevation gain.

Ride	Description	Link
Kelsey’s Bliss Pond Loop	This is an excellent gravel tour of the East Montpelier area that includes a couple of significant climbs, beautiful views of ponds, meadows, and trees.	Strava link with map and gps files

Long Climbs – These rides will have steep climbs and also have long sustained climbs, they will also be longer than 25 miles.

Ride	Description	Link
Tour off the 3 Montpeliers	If you’re looking for climbs and views and more climbs and more views, this ride is for you. You’ll ride from East Montpelier to Worcester and back through Calais.	Strava link with map and gps files

Paved Rides

Flat Rides – grades less than 7% no single climb greater than 400 feet. Typically less than 1000 feet total elevation gain.

Ride	Description	Link
Barre to Montpelier	A short ride from Vermont Bicycle Shop to Montpelier and back, 17 miles	Strava link with map and gps files
Williamstown out and back	A 23 mile ride from the lovely town of Williamstown out South Hwy 14. Not much of a shoulder, there’s also hardly any traffic.	Strava link with map and gps files

Short Climbs – Grades that average less than 7%, climbs are typically around a mile (unless noted), rides are typically less than 1500 feet of total elevation gain.

Ride	Description	Link
Cobble Hills Loop	A pleasant climb out of Barre towards the hills above, visiting the bike paths of Barre Town before cautiously descending back to Barre City. NOTE!! First climb is a little over 2 miles.	Strava link with map and gps file
East Corinth Loop	A barely noticeable slightly uphill that gains 600 feet over 7 miles makes for a great start to this ride. This ride is half gravel half paved. A healthy mix of gravel and pavement and a little bit of gentle class 4 makes for a lovely intermediate length ride for folks who aren’t so sure they’re ready. Your ready. Go for it.	Strava link with map and gps file

Steep Climbs – Shorter rides usually no more than 25-27 miles with steeper grades and plenty of total elevation gain.

Ride	Description	Link
Brookfield Floating Bridge to Randolph	This would be a pretty mellow bike ride aside from a couple of the climbs. A great option for beginners who are looking to mix in some hills.	Strava link with map and gps file

Long Climbs – These rides will have steep climbs and also have long sustained climbs, they will also be longer than 25 miles.

Ride	Description	Link
Smuggler’s Notch the Easy Way.	One of the most beautiful climb in Central Vermont. For someone looking for a real climb and a bit of distance without breaking yourself in the process.	Strava link with map and gps file

Class IV

Rough unpaved roads, single track double track, jeep trails.

Ride descriptions for class IV rides list total miles and total amount of elevation gain.

Ride	Description	Link
Hardwood Mountain Loop Short 22 Miles, 1830ft	Bogs, single track, bike swallowing puddles, rock gardens, and a hike-a-bike across the top of a beaver dam. Bring a pocket saw and lunch. Why haven’t you clicked the link yet?	Strava link with map and gps files
Hardwood Mountain Just a Lil Bit Longer Now Loop 28 Miles, 2700ft	This variation adds our More Down Than Up single track MTB loop to the mix. Experienced gravel riders who love a little under biking will be right at home on this loop.	Strava link with map and gps files
Woodchuck to Atherton Notch 20 Miles, 2700ft	It’s the best class 4 that Washington Vermont has to offer. Enjoy some whacky class 4 roads with VASA users (the ATV Organization that maintains some of the public right of ways in Vermont, wave hello!) big rock gardens, bogs, ancient roads, and the best of Vermont gravel. Right out the Millstone Trails back door.	Strava link with map and gps files